After years of being obese, neglecting his health, and feeling stuck and overlooked for his size, Nathan Shipley decided to take advantage of the fresh-start effect and make a massive change on Jan. 1, 2025. Shipley started his weight-loss journey with a single video posted to a brand new Instagram account with the handle @i.am.done.being.obese. What started with a walk around the block soon led to Shipley stepping into a CrossFit gym after being encouraged by his church community. With steady progress, CrossFit became a normal part of Shipley’s routine and he saw his body start to change.
In the next episode, Shipley sets his sights on becoming a CrossFit coach so he can give back to the community that changed his life.